Distance Learning – suggested 30 months part-time study (Nominal hours 2,400)
Naturopathy is a medicinal system relating to the true biological nature of a species, combining both the theory of philosophy and its principles in practice to support healing and maintain health. The word ‘Natur’ pertains to the ‘natural’ state. ‘Pathy’ indicates the disease of a specific organ. Therefore, the Naturopathic ‘wholistic’ and complementary nature of natural medicine is designed to work within the biological nature of the ‘whole’ body, from the inside-out and the outside-in. Optimum balance within each of the body’s systems to function correctly promotes an improved environment to continually aim for a consistent homeostasis health aspect of the whole body prospective.
The empowering study into Naturopathy specifically for horses can easily integrate with veterinary care. The equine industry has grown so much and continues to expand. More and more horse owners are looking for advice on species specific issues to complement veterinary care. This Professional Certification course provides you with the foundation knowledge of both the modern biological science as well as the traditional merits of medicine using the ‘wholistic paradigm’ to restore health and wellbeing according to the requirements of each equine individual.
The core principles of this Naturopathic Medicine course follows the foundational subjects of Anatomy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Manufacturing, Body Physiology and the final subject of Naturopathic Principles, that brings all learning together.
Students explore a wide range of bioscience units in-depth through species-specific studies in contraindications, origins & domestication, anatomy and physiology, clinical nutrition, analysis of commercial food products, essential nutrients, mineral/vitamin deficiencies, herbal medicine, constituents of therapeutics, visual and tactile assessments, biomechanics, conformation, physiotherapeutic exercises, biomechanics, saddle considerations, compensational patterns, back health, behaviour assessments; as well as business practices, ethics, safety, and efficacy.
Equine Naturopaths can provide a vital role in educating horse owners about their monogastric herbivore and the unfortunate health issues they are increasingly subjected to. The graduates education in Equine Naturopathy will help horse owners feel supported to make changes that support vitality and health of their horses.
It must be pointed out that at times it will be essential that a veterinarian diagnosis is undertaken, this may include blood tests, x-ray, CT scans, MRI, the results obtained from these tests will help to clarify the best way to determine aspects of certain conditions, illness and disease and how best to complement the allopathic treatments prescribed.
At the end of this course the student will understand the Naturopathic principles for equine health and healing to observe, engage and enable treatment for a variety of dysfunctional aspects improving the overall health, wellbeing, performance and longevity of our multi-disciplined equine athletes.
The course is completely structured in delivery each week for the full two and a half years (30 months), with course modules and assessment tasks being released at the same time each week. As the course is completely structured in delivery each week, students are unable to finish the course sooner, however, the course has an open-end expiry, so students can take as long as they need to finish the course in its entirety.
Enrolments are on the 1st of each month.
Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.
Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.
Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).
Students must have basic computer skills.
Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.
Quizzes and examinations on the online learning portal, written assignments can be submitted by email or post, and via our online learning portal.
Webinar: Welcome - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Welcome
Student Handbook
Study Guide
How to Reference Your Work
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
Student Declaration Form: to be submitted to the College
Student Profile
A - Z Latin Terminology Dictionary
EBook: 'A Coloring Atlas, Horse Anatomy'
Equine Directional Terminology
Lesson: Directional Terms Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Directional Terms Quiz
EBook: Anatomy of the Horse 6th Edition
Equine Cells and Tissues
Lesson: Equine Cells and Tissues Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cells and Tissues Test
Equine Skin
Lesson: Equine Integumentary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Integumentary Test
Equine Skeletal System
Lesson: Equine Skeletal System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Skeletal Test
Equine Muscular System
Lesson: Equine Muscular System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Muscular Test
Equine Cardiovascular System
Lesson: Equine Circulatory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Cardiovascular Test
Equine Lymphatic System
Lesson: Equine Lymphatic System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lymphatic Test
Equine Respiratory System
Lesson: Equine Respiratory System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Respiratory Test
Equine Nervous System
Lesson: Equine Nervous System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Nervous Test
Equine Endocrine System
Lesson: Equine Endocrine System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Endocrine Quiz
Equine Digestive System
Lesson: Equine Digestive System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Digestive Test
Equine Urinary System
Lesson: Equine Urinary System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Urinary Test
Equine Reproductive System
Lesson: Equine Reproductive System Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Reproductive Test
Lesson: Integrating the Systems Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 1: Species Specific Nutrition
Presentation: Equine Ancestry Nutrition Presenter: Leslie Williamson
EBook: Feeding Horses in Australia
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 1 Quiz
Introduction to Equine Origins
Module 2: Daily Nutritional Requirements
Module 2 Quiz Part 1
Essential Nutrients- Vitamins
Essential Nutrients- Minerals
Module 2 Quiz Part 2
Module 3: Evolution of Domesticated Feeding
Equine Feeding Practises Evolution
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Anti-Nutritional Factors of Common Horse Feeds
Presentation: Modern Equine Diets Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Common Horse Feeds (Roughage and Concentrate)
EPublication: Pastures for Horses
Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Equine Energy Requirements
Presentation: Equine Energy - Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 6 Quiz
Equine Body Condition Scores
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8: Paddock Soils
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz: Part 1
EBook: 'Soil Guide' by Geoff Moore
Module 8 Quiz: Part 2
Module 9: Feeding the Land
Module 9 Quiz
EPub- DPI Research Article: Soil Acidity and Liming- by Brett Upjohn, Greg Fenton and Mark Conyers
Module 10: Seeds to Sward
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 10 Quiz: Part 1
EPub: The ‘Grazier’s Guide to Pastures’ by for the DPI NSW.
Module 10 Quiz: Part 2
Module 11: Equine Pastures: Grass Types
EPub- DPI: Pastures for Horses by Hugh Allan, Rod Hoare and Carol Rose.
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 11 Quiz
EPub: Native Grasses- A regional guide by Ann Prescott for Natural Resources Adelaide.
EPub: Common Grasses of Tasmania by Peter Lane, Dennis Morris, Kerry Bridle and Alieta Eyles.
EPub- DPI: ‘Pasture Identification- A field guide for the Pilbara’, by Mary-Anne Clunies-Ross and Andrew Mitchell, Western Australian Government.
EPub: "Common Native Grasses" by New South Wales Government
Module 12: Equine Pastures: Legume Types
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 12 Quiz
EPub: "Forage Identification Guide" by Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council, University of Kentucky
Module 13: Pasture Toxicity and Weeds
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EBook: 'Poisonous Plants for Horses'- RIRDC
Module 13 Quiz
EPub: "Weed Identification Guide" by New South Wales Government
Module 14: Equine Grazing Behaviour
Presentation: Feeding Horses in Drought Presenter: Leslie Williamson
EPublication: "Drought Feeding and Horse Management" by David Nash
Module 14 Quiz
EPub: "Pasture Paramedic" by Livestock Australia
Module 15: Paddock Management
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Parasitic Management
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
EPub: DPI EPublication: Worm Control in Horses- NSW Primary Industries Sarah Robinson
Module 16 Quiz
Module 17: Equine Digestive Physiology
Module 17 Quiz: Part 1
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 17 Quiz- Part 2
Module 18: Supplementation
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 18 Quiz
Module 19: Equine Feed Toxicology
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Feeding for Breeding
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Presentation: Lactating Broodmares Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Feeding Foals and Young Horses
Presentation: Feeding Weanlings Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Senior Horses
Presentation: Feeding Elderly Horses Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 22 Quiz
Module 23: Overweight and Obese Horses
Presentation: Feeding Obese Horses Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 23 Quiz
Module 24: Underweight and Malnourished Horses
Module 24 Quiz
Module 25: Feeding for Performance and Racing Horses
Module 25 Quiz: Part 1
Elite Endurance Athlete's
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 25 Quiz: Part 2
Module 26: Genetics and Nutrition
Module 26 Quiz
Module 27: Hereditary Conditions
Fact Sheet of FFS1 and EFIH
Module 27 Quiz
Equine Allergies
Equine Dermatology
Module 28 Quiz
Module 29: Equine Nutritional Diseases
Presentation: Equine Gastric Ulcers Presenter: Leslie Williamson
EPublication: Gastric Ulceration in Horses by RIRDC
EPublication: Managing Laminitis by RIRDC
EPublication: Insulin Induced Laminitis by RIRDC
Module 29 Quiz
Module 30: Diet and Behaviour
Presentation: Equine Oral Behaviours Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Module 30 Quiz
Module 31: Equine Musculo-skeletal Conditions
EPublication: Equine Developmental Orthopaedic Disease by RIRDC
Module 31 Quiz
Module 32: Equine Illness
Module 32 Quiz
Module 33: Equine Cancer
Module 33 Quiz
Module 34: Treatment Plans
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Chart: Equine FEI Prohibited Substances
Module 35: Dietetic Reports ~ Case Studies
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Case Studies: Logbooks Instructions
Owners Form
Case Report Template
Module 1: Introduction: Herbs, Holism and Science
Webinar: Herbs, Holism and Science - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
EBook: Holistic Herbal 4th Edition by David Hoffman
Lesson: 'What is a herb?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 1 Quiz
Webinar Audio: Stance on Herbal Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2: Herbal Philosophy
Webinar: "Philosophy, why bother?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Webinar: "Why Herbs Cure?" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 2 Test
Module 3: History: Herbal Origins
Lesson: Potted History Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
EBook: "Veterinary Herbal Medicine" by Wynn and Fougere
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: Early Origins of Herbal History Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Herbalism at the turn of the 1st Century CE Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: '10th Century CE Herbal trade and knowledge' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: History: Modern Herbal - 'The New Age'
Lesson: 'Herbals and Chemistry' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: 'Physio-medical Era' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 4 Quiz
Lesson: 'Modern Era of Herbalism' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Webinar: Potted history - Books Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5: Herbalism of the World: An insight into different herbal cultures
Webinar: "Folk Medicine" - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 5 Quiz
Lesson: 'Signatures of Plants' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 6: Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy
Webinar: Health Modules - Reductionist vs Wholistic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 6 Quiz
Module 7: Herbal Terminology
Audio Lesson: Herbal Glossary of Terms Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 7 Test
Module 8: Plant Nomenclature
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 8 Quiz
Lesson: Herbal Scepticism Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9: Herbs and Science
Webinar: Chemistry is not scary! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 9 Quiz
Module 10: Phyto-chemistry Principles
EBook: 'Constituents of Medicinal Plants' by Andrew Pengelly
Lesson: Introduction to Plant Chemistry Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 10 Quiz
Module 11: Herbal Constituent: Carbohydrates
Lesson: Carbohydrates' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 11 Quiz
Module 12: Herbal Constituent: Lipids
Module 12 Quiz
Module 13: Herbal Constituents: Terpenes
Module 13 Quiz
Module 14: Herbal Constituents: Polyphenols
Lesson: System Tonics Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 14 Quiz
Module 15: Herbal Constituent: Alkaloids
Lesson: Alcohols to Alkaloids Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 15 Quiz
Module 16: Therapeutic Actions of Herbs
Webinar: Plants as Medicinal Actions - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Excerpt: Priest and Priest’s 'Herbal Medication'
Module 16 Test
EPublication: Herbal Action Categories by Christopher Hobbs
Module 17: Nutritional Herbalism
Webinar: Discussion on Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 17 Quiz
Webinar: Foods as Medicine - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18: Herbal Energetics
Webinar: Herbal Energetics - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 18 Quiz
Lesson: 'How to distinguish Energetics?' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
EBook: "Handbook of Medicinal Herbs" 2nd Edition by James Duke
Module 19: Herbal Physiology and Synergism
Audio Lesson: Basics of Herbal Physiology
Module 19 Quiz
Module 20: Common Equine Safe Herbs
Webinar: Herbal Categories - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Materia Medica Equine Common Herbs
Module 20 Quiz
Module 21: Herbal Toxicology
Lesson: Essential Oils Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 21 Quiz
Module 22: Phyto-chemistry Contraindications and Toxicity
Module 22 Quiz
Lesson: Mericks Manual 'art & science' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 23: Integumentary Systemology
Module 23 Quiz
Lesson: The 'senses' in clinic Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 24: Digestive Systemology
Module 24 Quiz
Webinar: Prescriptive Foods - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 25: Cardiovascular Systemology
Module 25 Quiz
Webinar: Focus on the 'Whole' - Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 26: Respiratory Systemology
Module 26 Quiz
Lesson: 'Know' what to focus on Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 27: Nervous Systemology
Module 27 Quiz
Lesson: Thinking outside the square! Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 28: Urinary Systemology
Module 28 Quiz
Lesson: Dietary Changes Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 29: Reproductive Systemology
Module 29 Quiz
Lesson: Prescription Madness Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 30: Musculoskeletal Systemology
Module 30 Quiz
Lesson: 'Failed Prescriptions' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 31: Endocrine Systemology
Module 31 Quiz
Lesson: Which appointment is important? Presentation: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 32: The Immune System
Module 32 Quiz
Lesson: A different condition symptom...... Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 33: Common Equine Allergies
Module 33 Quiz- Part 1
Common Equine Conditions
Module 33 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: Equine Common Conditions Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 34: Herbal Botany
EBook: Introduction to Botany- by Alexey Shipunov
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 34 Quiz
Lesson: Welcome to Herbal Gardening Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35: Herbal Soils, Planting and Feeding
Lesson: Herbal Soils Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: 'Herbs to grow in Soil Profiles' Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Propagation
Module 35 Quiz- Part 2
Lesson: The Herb Garden Site Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Herbal Companion Planting
Lesson: Companion Planting of Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Lesson: Formal Herbal Gardens Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 35 Quiz- Part 3
Module 36: Wildcrafting & Harvesting Herbs
Identifying Herbs
Chart: Sowing Seed Collection
Module 36 Quiz
Module 37: Drying, Storing and Preserving Herbs
Module 37 Quiz- Part 1
Lesson: Drying and Storing Herbs Presenter: Ashlie Williamson
Module 37 Quiz- Part 2
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Module 37 Quiz- Part 3
Module 38: Herbal Manufacturing
Lesson: Enter the Dispensary Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 38 Quiz
Lesson: Dispensary Size Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39: Herbal Dispensing: Extractions and Solvents
Lesson: Introduction to Herbal Manufacturing Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Quiz
Herbal Dispensing: Internal Products
Lesson: Infusions & Tinctures Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Lesson: Are Tisanes Weak? Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Herbal Dispensing: External Products
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: Herbal Preparations Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 39 Test
Module 40: First Aid Herbs
Herbal First Aid Kit
Module 40 Quiz
Module 41: Equine Herbal Medicine Treatments
Blank Assessment Cover Sheet
Lesson: 'Wholistic Thinking' Presenter: Dr. Sandi Rogers
Module 41 Quiz
Case Report Template
Follow-up Case Report Template
Final Herbal Medicine Test
Equine Conformation
Conformation and Posture Webinar
Equine Skeletal Dysfunction
Equine Muscle Physiology
Musculo-skeletal Injuries
Exercise Physiology
Movement and Compensational Patterns
Hoof and Limb Biomechanics
Saddle Fit Dysfunction
Presentation: Saddle Dysfunction Presenter: Leslie Williamson
Visual Observations
Presentation: Visual Observations - Static Assessment
Presentation: Visual Observations - Dynamic Gait Assessment
Visual Observations Quiz
Flat Hand Assessment
Presentation: Flat Hand Assessment
Flat Hand Assessment Quiz
The 'Healing Paradigm'
Contraindications
Equine Systemology Health Assessment Tools
Remedial Program
Equine Testing and Blood Work
Equine Occupational Health and Safety
Business, Memberships, Accreditations and Referrals
Naturopathic Case Study Reports
Graduates are eligible to join the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and insurance to work as a professional in the industry as a qualified and industry recognised Equine Medical Naturopath.
Students can either pay in full or choose to commence a payment plan for the payment of their course fees.
$9,500.00
Course Price
Payment Plan Option
Equine Naturopathic Medicine
Course Price: $9,500.00 (AUD$)
The Payment Plan option allows students to divide the course payments into a monthly payment for the duration of their studies.
The monthly payment plan divides the course fee into twenty-five (25) equal payments of $380.00 (AUD$).
The first payment of $380.00 (AUD$) is payable upon enrollment into the course, giving the student access to their studies straight away.
